The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier is readying to deploy to Europe again

USS Gerald R. Ford is departing for Europe next week on a regularly scheduled deployment.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky

• The US Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier is set to deploy next week.
• A US official said USS Gerald R. Ford and ships in its strike group are headed to Europe.
• The scheduled deployment comes as the Navy moves ships near Israel amid an escalating Iran fight.

The US Navy's newest and...